Samsung HW-B450 Installation instructions

HW-B450
FULL MANUAL
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ENG - 2
SAFETY INFORMATION
SAFETY WARNINGS
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
Refer to the table below for an explanation of
symbols which may be on your Samsung product.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT OPEN.
This symbol indicates that high voltage
is present inside. It is dangerous to
make any kind of contact with any
internal part of this product.
This symbol indicates that this product
has included important literature
concerning operation and maintenance.
Class II product : This symbol indicates
that it does not require a safety
connection to electrical earth (ground).
If this symbol is not present on a
product with a power cord, the product
MUST have a reliable connection to
protective earth (ground).
AC voltage : This symbol indicates that
the rated voltage marked with the
symbol is AC voltage.
DC voltage : This symbol indicates that
the rated voltage marked with the
symbol is DC voltage.
Caution, Consult instructions for use :
This symbol instructs the user to
consult the user manual for further
safety related information.
WARNING
•To reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do
not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
CAUTION
•TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE
BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
•This apparatus shall always be connected to a
AC outlet with a protective grounding
connection.
•To disconnect the apparatus from the mains,
the plug must be pulled out from the mains
socket, therefore the mains plug shall be
readily operable.
•Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or
splashing. Do not put objects lled with
liquids, such as vases on the apparatus.
•To turn this apparatus off completely, you
must pull the power plug out of the wall
socket. Consequently, the power plug must
be easily and readily accessible at all times.

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PRECAUTIONS
1. Ensure that the AC power supply in your
house complies with the power
requirements listed on the identication
sticker located on the bottom of your
product. Install your product horizontally, on
a suitable base (furniture), with enough
space around it for ventilation (7~10 cm).
Make sure the ventilation slots are not
covered. Do not place the unit on ampliers
or other equipment which may become hot.
This unit is designed for continuous use. To
fully turn off the unit, disconnect the AC plug
from the wall outlet. Unplug the unit if you
intend to leave it unused for a long period of
time.
2. During thunderstorms, disconnect the AC
plug from the wall outlet. Voltage peaks due
to lightning could damage the unit.
3. Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight or
other heat sources. This could lead to
overheating and cause the unit to
malfunction.
4. Protect the product from moisture (i.e.
vases), and excess heat (e.g. a replace) or
equipment creating strong magnetic or
electric elds. Unplug the power cable from
the AC wall socket if the unit malfunctions.
Your product is not intended for industrial
use. It is for personal use only. Condensation
may occur if your product has been stored in
cold temperatures. If transporting the unit
during the winter, wait approximately
2 hours until the unit has reached room
temperature before using.
5. The battery used with this product contains
chemicals that are harmful to the
environment. Do not dispose of the battery
in the general household trash. Do not
expose the battery to excess heat, direct
sunlight, or re. Do not short circuit,
disassemble, or overheat the battery.
CAUTION : Danger of explosion if the battery
is replaced incorrectly. Replace only with the
same or equivalent type.

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CONTENTS
01 Checking the Components 6
02 Product Overview 7
Front Panel / Top Panel of the Soundbar ------------------------- 7
Bottom Panel of the Soundbar ------------------------- 8
03 Using the Remote Control 9
Inserting Batteries before using the Remote Control (AAA batteries X 2) ------------------------- 9
How to Use the Remote Control ------------------------- 9
Using the Hidden Buttons (Buttons with more than one function) ------------------------- 13
Output specications for the different sound effect modes ------------------------- 13
Adjusting the Soundbar volume with a TV remote control ------------------------- 14
04 Connecting the Soundbar 15
Connecting Electrical Power ------------------------- 15
Connecting the Soundbar to the Subwoofer ------------------------- 16
Connecting the Samsung Wireless Rear Kit to your Soundbar ------------------------- 18
05 Using a wired connection to the TV 19
Connecting using an Optical Cable ------------------------- 19
06 Using a wireless connection to the TV 20
Connecting a TV via Bluetooth ------------------------- 20

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07 Connecting an External Device 22
Connecting using an Optical Cable ------------------------- 22
08 Connecting a USB Storage Device 23
09 Connecting a Mobile Device 25
Connecting via Bluetooth ------------------------- 25
10 Installing the Wall Mount 28
Installation Precautions ------------------------- 28
Wallmount Components ------------------------- 28
11 Placing the Soundbar on a TV stand 30
12 Software Update 31
Update Procedure ------------------------- 31
If UPDATE is not displayed ------------------------- 32
13 Troubleshooting 33
14 Licence 34
15 Open Source Licence Notice 35
16 Important Notes About Service 35
17 SpecicationsandGuide 36
Specications ------------------------- 36

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01 CHECKING THE COMPONENTS
SOUND
MODE
WOOFER
TONE
CONTROL
CHLEVEL
Soundbar Main Unit Subwoofer Remote Control / Batteries
x 2
Power Cord
(Subwoofer, Soundbar)
Optical Cable Wall Mount Guide
x 2
(M4 x L10)
x 2 x 2
Holder-Screw Screw Bracket-Wall Mount
•For more information about the power supply and power consumption, refer to the label attached
to the product. (Label: Bottom of the Soundbar Main Unit)
•To purchase additional components or optional cables, contact a Samsung Service Centre or
Samsung Customer Care.
•The appearance of the accessories may differ slightly from the illustrations above.
•Design and specications are subject to change without prior notice.

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02 PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Front Panel / Top Panel of the Soundbar
Top Panel
󱂖
󱂓
󱂔 󱂕
󱂓Display
Displays the product’s status and current mode.
󱂔
(Power) Button
Turns the power on and off.
•Auto Power Down Function
The unit turns off automatically in the following situations:
– In D.IN / BT / USB Mode : If there is no audio signal for 18 minutes.
󱂕
(Volume) Button
Adjusts the volume.
•When adjusted, the volume level appears on the Soundbar’s front display.
󱂖
(Source) Button
Selects the source input mode.
Input mode Display
Optical Digital input D.IN
BLUETOOTH mode BT
USB mode USB
•To turn on “BT PAIRING” mode, change the source to “BT” mode, and then press and hold the
(Source) button for more than 5 seconds.
•When you plug in the AC cord, the power button will begin working in 4 to 6 seconds.
•When you turn on this unit, there will be a 4 to 5 second delay before it produces sound.
•If you want to enjoy sound only from the Soundbar, you must turn off the TV’s speakers in the Audio
Setup menu of your TV. Refer to the owner’s manual supplied with your TV.

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Bottom Panel of the Soundbar
POWER
USB(5V 0.5A)
DIGITALAUDIO IN
(OPTICAL)
POWER
USB (5V 0.5A)
DIGITAL AUDIO IN
(OPTICAL)
󱂓󱂕
󱂔
󱂓POWER
Connect the Soundbar's AC power cable.
󱂔DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL)
Connect to the digital (optical) output of an external device.
󱂕USB (5V 0.5A)
Connect a USB device here to play music les stored on the USB device through the Soundbar.
•When disconnecting the power cord from a wall outlet, pull the plug. Do not pull the cable.
•Do not connect this unit or other components to an AC outlet until all connections between
components are complete.

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03 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL
Inserting Batteries before using the Remote Control (AAA batteries X 2)
Slide the back cover in the direction of the arrow
until it is completely removed.
Insert 2 AAA batteries (1.5V) oriented so that their
polarity is correct. Slide the back cover back into
position.
How to Use the Remote Control
SOUND
MODE
WOOFER
TONE
CONTROL
CH LEVEL
󱂓
󱂔
󱂕
󱂖
󱂗
󱂘
󱂙
󱂚
󱂛
󱂜
󱂝
󱂞
󱂟
󱂓
SOUND
MODE
WOOFER
TONE
CONTROL
CH LEVEL
Power
Turns the Soundbar on and off.
󱂔
SOUND
MODE
WOOFER
TONE
CONTROL
CH LEVEL
Source
Press to select a source connected to the
Soundbar.
󱂕
SOUND
MODE
WOOFER
TONE
CONTROL
CH LEVEL
Mute
Press the (Mute) button to mute the sound.
Press it again to unmute the sound.
󱂖
SOUND
MODE
WOOFER
TONE
CONTROL
CH LEVEL
Volume
CH LEVEL
TONE
CONTROL
WOOFER
SOUND
MODE
CH LEVEL
TONE
CONTROL
WOOFER
SOUND
MODE
CH LEVEL
TONE
CONTROL
WOOFER
SOUND
MODE
CH LEVEL
TONE
CONTROL
WOOFER
SOUND
MODE
Push the button up or down to adjust the
volume.
•Mute
Press the Volume button in to mute the
sound. Press it in again to unmute the sound.

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󱂗
SOUND
MODE
WOOFER
TONE
CONTROL
CH LEVEL
CH LEVEL
By pressing the button, you can adjust the volume of the each speaker.
•Press the button to select VIRTUAL CENTER LEVEL and then adjust the volume
between -6~+6 by using the Up/Down buttons.
•If the Rear Speakers (sold separately) are connected, the setting REAR LEVEL is
supported. To adjust the volume of the REAR LEVEL between -6 to +6 by using the Up/
Down buttons.
󱂘
SOUND
MODE
WOOFER
TONE
CONTROL
CH LEVEL
Sound Control
By pressing the button, you can set the audio function. The desired settings can be
adjusted using the Up/Down buttons.
AUDIO SYNC VOICE ENHANCE ON/OFF NIGHT MODE ON/OFF
– AUDIO SYNC
If the video on the TV and audio from the Soundbar are not synchronised, press the
(Sound Control) button to select AUDIO SYNC and then set the audio delay
between 0~300 milliseconds by using the Up/Down buttons. (Not available in “USB”
or “BT” mode.)
– VOICE ENHANCE ON/OFF
This mode is makes it easier to hear spoken dialog in movies and TV.
– NIGHT MODE ON/OFF
This mode is optimized for nighttime viewing with the settings adjusted to bring the
volume down but keep the dialog clear.
•The VOICE ENHANCE, and NIGHT MODE audio function can be turned ON/OFF by
using the Up/Down buttons.
•Press and hold the (Sound Control) button for about 5 seconds to adjust the sound
for each frequency band. 150Hz, 300Hz, 600Hz, 1.2kHz, 2.5kHz, 5kHz, and 10kHz are
selectable using the Left/Right buttons and each can be adjusted to a setting between
-6 to +6 using the Up/Down buttons. (Make sure the Sound mode is set to “STANDARD”.)
󱂙
SOUND
MODE
WOOFER
TONE
CONTROL
CH LEVEL
Bluetooth
PAIR
Press the PAIR button. “BT PAIRING” appears in the Soundbar’s display.
You can connect the Soundbar to a new Bluetooth device in this mode by selecting the
Soundbar from the Bluetooth device's search list.
󱂚
Play / Pause
VOL WOOFER
SOUND
MODE
PAIR
Press the p button to pause a music le temporarily.
When you press the button again, the music le plays.

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󱂛
VOL WOOFER
SOUND
MODE
PAIR
Up/Down/
Left/Right
Press the indicated areas to select Up/Down/Left/Right.
Press Up/Down/Left/Right on the button to select or set functions.
•Repeat
To use the Repeat function in “USB” mode, press the Up button.
•Music Skip
Press the Right button to select the next music le. Press the Left button to select the
previous music le.
•ID SET
Press and hold the Up button for 5 seconds to complete ID SET (when connecting to a
wireless subwoofer or wireless rear speakers).
󱂜
SOUND
MODE
WOOFER
TONE
CONTROL
CH LEVEL
Info
Press the button to display information about the current function. (See page 7.)
󱂝
SOUND
MODE
WOOFER
TONE
CONTROL
CH LEVEL
SOUND MODE
By pressing the button, you can select the desired sound mode.
SURROUND SOUND GAME ADAPTIVEBASS BOOST STANDARD
– SURROUND SOUND
Provides a wider sound eld than standard.
– GAME
Provides stereoscopic sound to immerse you in the action while gaming.
– ADAPTIVE
Analyzes the content in real time and automatically provides an optimal sound eld
based on the characteristics of the content.
– BASS BOOST
Sound eld mode with emphasis on bass sound.
– STANDARD
Outputs the original sound.
•DRC (Dynamic Range Control)
Lets you apply dynamic range control to Dolby Digital tracks. Press and hold the
SOUND MODE button for more than 5seconds while the Soundbar is powered off to
turn DRC (Dynamic Range Control) on or off. With the DRC turned on, loud sound is
reduced. (The sound may be distorted.)
•Bluetooth Power
This feature automatically turns the Soundbar on when it receives a connection
request from a previously connected TV or Bluetooth device. The setting is On by
default.
– Press and hold the SOUND MODE button for more than 5 seconds to turn off the
Bluetooth Power function.

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󱂞
SOUND
MODE
WOOFER
TONE
CONTROL
CH LEVEL
WOOFER
(BASS) LEVEL
CH LEVEL
TONE
CONTROL
WOOFER
SOUND
MODE
CH LEVEL
TONE
CONTROL
WOOFER
SOUND
MODE
CH LEVEL
TONE
CONTROL
WOOFER
SOUND
MODE
CH LEVEL
TONE
CONTROL
WOOFER
SOUND
MODE
Push the button up or down to adjust the level of the woofer (bass) to -12 or between -6 to
+6. To set the woofer (bass) volume level to 0 (Default), press the button.
󱂟
SOUND
MODE
WOOFER
TONE
CONTROL
CH LEVEL
TONE
CONTROL
By pressing the button, you can adjust the volume of the treble or bass sound.
•Press the button to select TREBLE or BASS and then adjust the volume between -6~+6
by using the Up/Down buttons.

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Using the Hidden Buttons (Buttons with more than one function)
Hidden Button
Reference page
Remote Control Button Function
WOOFER (Up) TV remote control On/Off (Standby) page 14
Left TV Connect On/Off (BT Ready) page 21
Up ID SET page 11
(Sound Control)
7 Band EQ (Press and hold 5 seconds) page 10
Reset (Press and hold 10 seconds) page 31
SOUND MODE
DRC ON/OFF (Standby) page 11
Bluetooth Power page 11
Outputspecicationsforthedifferentsoundeffectmodes
Effect Input
Output
Without Wireless Rear
Speaker Kit
With Wireless Rear
Speaker Kit
SOUND MODE
Surround
VOL WOOFER
SOUND
MODE
Bluetooth
POWER
SURROUND
SOUND
2.0 ch 2.1 ch 4.1 ch
5.1 ch 2.1 ch 4.1 ch
GAME
2.0 ch 2.1 ch 4.1 ch
5.1 ch 2.1 ch 4.1 ch
ADAPTIVE
2.0 ch 2.1 ch 4.1 ch
5.1 ch 2.1 ch 4.1 ch
BASS BOOST
2.0 ch 2.1 ch 4.1 ch
5.1 ch 2.1 ch 4.1 ch
STANDARD
2.0 ch 2.1 ch 2.1 ch
5.1 ch 2.1 ch 2.1 ch
•The Samsung Wireless Rear Speaker Kit can be purchased separately. To purchase a Kit, contact the
vendor you purchased the Soundbar from.

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Adjusting the Soundbar volume with a TV remote control
Adjust the Soundbar volume using the TV’s remote control.
•This function can be used with IR remote controls only. Bluetooth remote controls (remote
controls that require pairing) are not supported.
•Set the TV speaker to External Speaker to use this function.
•Manufacturers supporting this function:
Samsung, VIZIO, LG, Sony, Sharp, PHILIPS, PANASONIC, TOSHIBA, Hisense, RCA
1. Turn Off the Soundbar.
2. Push up and hold the WOOFER button for 5 seconds.
Each time you push the WOOFER button up and hold it for 5 seconds, the mode switches in the
following order: “OFF-TV REMOTE” (Default mode), “SAMSUNG-TV REMOTE”, “ALL-TV REMOTE”.
Remote Control Button Display Status
SOUND
MODE
WOOFER
CH LEVEL
TONE
CONTROL
5 Sec
(Default mode)
OFF-TV REMOTE Disable the TV remote control.
SOUND
MODE
WOOFER
CH LEVEL
TONE
CONTROL
5 Sec
SAMSUNG-TV REMOTE
Enable a Samsung TV’s IR remote
control.
SOUND
MODE
WOOFER
CH LEVEL
TONE
CONTROL
5 Sec
ALL-TV REMOTE
Enable a third-party TV’s IR remote
control.

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04 CONNECTING THE SOUNDBAR
Connecting Electrical Power
Use the power components to connect the Subwoofer and Soundbar to an electrical outlet in the following
order:
1. Connect the power cord to the Subwoofer.
2. Connect the power cord to the Soundbar.
See the illustrations below.
•For more information about the required electrical power and power consumption, refer to the
label attached to the product. (Label: Bottom of the Soundbar Main Unit)
Rear of Subwoofer
Power Cord
Connecting
Electrical Power
Bottom of the
Soundbar Main Unit
Connecting
Electrical Power
Power Cord
POWER
POWER
USB (5V 0.5A)
DIGITAL AUDIO IN
(OPTICAL)
USB (5V 0.5A)
DIGITAL AUDIO IN
(OPTICAL)
POWER
POWER
USB(5V 0.5A)
DIGITALAUDIO IN
(OPTICAL)
USB (5V 0.5A)
DIGITAL AUDIO IN
(OPTICAL)

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Connecting the Soundbar to the Subwoofer
When the subwoofer is connected, you can enjoy rich bass sound.
Automatic connection between the Subwoofer and the Soundbar
When you turn the power on after connecting the power cables to the Soundbar and subwoofer, the
subwoofer is automatically connected to the Soundbar.
•When auto pairing is complete, the blue indicators at the rear of the subwoofer turn on.
LED Indicator Lights on the Rear of Subwoofer
LED Status Description Resolution
Blue
On Successfully connected
(normal operation) -
Blinking Recovering the
connection
Check if the power cable attached
to the main Soundbar unit is
connected properly or wait about
5 minutes. If blinking persists, try
manually connecting the
subwoofer. See page 17.
Red
On
Standby (with the
Soundbar main unit
turned off)
Check if the power cable attached
to the main Soundbar unit is
connected properly.
Connection failed
Connect again. See the
instructions for manual
connection on page 17.
Red and blue
Blinking Malfunction
See the contact information for
the Samsung Service Centre in
this manual.

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Manually connecting the Subwoofer if automatic connection fails
Before performing the manual connection procedure below:
•Check whether the power cables for the Soundbar and subwoofer are connected properly.
•Make sure that the Soundbar is turned on.
1. Press and hold ID SET on the rear of the subwoofer for at least 5 seconds.
•The red indicator on the rear of the subwoofer turns off and the blue indicator blinks.
5 Sec
Rear of Subwoofer
2. Press and hold the Up button on the remote control for at least 5 seconds.
•The ID SET message appears on the display of the Soundbar for a moment, and then it
disappears.
•The Soundbar will automatically power on when ID SET is complete.
SOUND
MODE
PAIR
5 Sec
ID SET
SAMSUNG logo is on the top
3. Check if the LINK LED is solid blue (connection complete).
Blue is On
The LINK LED indicator stops blinking and
glows a solid blue when a connection is
established between the Soundbar and the
Wireless Subwoofer.

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NOTES
•Do not connect the power cord of this product or your TV to a wall outlet until all connections
between components are complete.
•Before moving or installing this product, be sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power cord.
•If the main unit is powered off, the wireless subwoofer will go into stand-by mode and the
STANDBY LED on the rear of the sub-woofer will turn red after blinking blue several times.
•If you use a device that uses the same frequency (5.8GHz) as the Soundbar near the Soundbar,
interference may cause some sound interruption.
•The maximum transmission distance of the main unit’s wireless signal is about 10 m, but may vary
depending on your operating environment. If a steel-concrete or metallic wall is between the main
unit and the wireless subwoofer, the system may not operate at all because the wireless signal
cannot penetrate metal.
PRECAUTIONS
•Wireless receiving antennas are built into the wireless subwoofer. Keep the unit away from water
and moisture.
•For optimal listening performance, make sure that the area around the wireless subwoofer and the
Wireless Receiver Module (sold separately) is clear of any obstructions.
Connecting the Samsung Wireless Rear Kit to your Soundbar
Expand to true wireless surround sound by connecting the Samsung Wireless Rear Speaker Kit
(SWA-9100S or SWA-9200S sold separately) to your Soundbar.
For detailed information on connections, see the Samsung Wireless Rear Speaker Kit manual.

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05 USING A WIRED CONNECTION TO THE TV
Hear TV sound from your Soundbar through wired or wireless connections.
•When the Soundbar is connected to selected Samsung TVs, the Soundbar can be controlled using
the TV’s remote control.
– This feature is supported by 2017 and later Samsung Smart TVs that support Bluetooth when
you connect the Soundbar to the TV using an optical cable.
– This function also allows you to use the TV menu to adjust the sound eld and various settings
as well as the volume and mute.
Connecting using an Optical Cable
When the audio in a broadcast is encoded in Dolby Digital and the “Digital Output Audio Format” on
your TV is set to PCM, we recommend that you change the setting to Dolby Digital. When the setting on
the TV is changed, you will experience better sound quality. (The TV menu may use different words for
Dolby Digital and PCM depending on the TV manufacturer.)
Pre-connection Checklist
•When you use an optical cable and the terminals have covers, be sure to remove the covers.
USB (5V 0.5A)
DIGITAL AUDIO IN
(OPTICAL)
OPTICAL OUT
Top of the Soundbar
D.IN
Optical Cable
󱂓
󱂔
Bottom of the Soundbar
1. Connect the DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) port on the Soundbar to the OPTICAL OUT port of the
TV with a digital optical cable.
2. Press the (Source) button on the top panel or remote control, and then select the “D.IN” mode.

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06 USING A WIRELESS CONNECTION TO THE TV
Connecting a TV via Bluetooth
When a TV is connected using Bluetooth, you can hear stereo sound without the hassle of cabling.
•Only one TV can be connected at a time.
SOUND
MODE
PAIR
OR
The initial connection
1. Press the PAIR button on the remote control to enter the “BT PAIRING” mode.
(OR) a. Press the (Source) button on the top panel and then select “BT”.
“BT” changes to “BT PAIRING” in a few seconds automatically or changes to “BT READY” if
there is a connect record.
b. When “BT READY” appears, press and hold the (Source) button on the top panel of the
Soundbar for more than 5 seconds to display “BT PAIRING”.
2. Select Bluetooth mode on the TV. (For more information, see the TV’s manual.)
3. Select “[AV] Samsung Soundbar B4-Series” or “[ AV ]Soundbar B4-Series” from the list on TV’s
screen.
An available Soundbar is indicated with “Need Pairing” or “Paired” on the TV’s Bluetooth device
list. To connect the TV to the Soundbar, select the message, and then establish a connection.
•When the TV is connected, [TV Name] → “BT” appears on the Soundbar’s front display.
4. You can now hear TV sound from the Soundbar.
If the Soundbar is not found by the TV
•Connect the TV and Soundbar with an optical cable, and select the “D.IN” mode by pressing
(Source) button on the top of the Soundbar. See if the audio output works normally, and
proceed with the step 2 and 3.